Thursday 12 April 2007
Truth About Axasha
Okay, hands up, I do envy Axasha's wonderful knowledge of art. I can't pretend to know half as much as she does, but everytime she posts, for me, it's an education. There, thought I would be self-indulgent, and I mean it Axasha. Just wanted to say Axasha, that your knowledge is appreciated. Hopefully Janaki might take a look at the blog, and might comment, or might even decide to post.
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I said:
I did art history at uni, so I should know the basics - but trust me on this, I'm NOT that knowledgeable.
You said:
Sorry to hear about your headache, know how that feels. But you're here and now. Post was brill and I liked the links. Alec Empire is OK, love that jarring, harsh, industrial sound - though not a BIG techno fan. And the video is absolutely ace, I love, as you know the underground and tunnels, and it was a cityscape but with that sort of claustrophobic feel to it. I also like the idea of a 'ride' as an extended metaphor for life itself and many other things - all part of the adventure. But as you knowing riding on a train or a car, anything can happen, like a crash.
Kate Bush is just an icon, really in touch with her soul. What I like about Bush (Kate not George) is that she always seemed to be reaching beyond the safe, I really admire that, and I often feel that with every piece of writing I am striving to go beyond what is safe, to take chances, to try and get beneath the itch - God that reminds me think of my allergy which is driving me to despair! So, you could say that Kate Bush, in that sense, is a kind of role model for me, a very stylish and polished role model, but capable of experimenting with her art.
I said:
Subject: "It aint no fiction, what I believe!"
Thanks very much for this, Serge. You know I get nervous about posting, so...cheers!
Funny thing is, Kate's theatrical stage shows (of the '70s) are probably what I like least about her - makes her in danger of seeming a bit too middle class and preppie for my taste. She ALWAYS stayed on the right side of "precious" though - as she's matured, so have I, and I've always liked what she's produced. I REALLY admire the woman.
Yeah, techno's not really my thing either. As you know (we've had this conversation before) I don't listen to music for political insights, so in that respect Alec's agenda is incidental to me. (obviously I wouldn't listen if I VEHEMENTLY disagreed with him!) I know of System of a Down - can't remember whether I liked them or not though...I've nothing against people singing about politics but I HATE being preached to. Often these people (don't mean System here btw!) tend to not know too much about the situation they're railing against - and they see things in black and white. Which p*sse$ me off big time.
Had hoped you might appreciate the RIDE visuals (:D) and the sound is just SO alive.
You said:
Re posting, you don't know how much I envy your knowledge of art, you’re streets ahead of me and I hate you! But, of course, you knew that anyway!
Yeah, I think the middle-class thing put me off a bit as well, but I think she took risks and I appreciate that. And yes the political black and white mob, yeah life is much more complex than just ranting about what is supposedly right and what exactly is wrong, or what is the correct ideology or religion or whatever, I don't trust fanatics. As you know I have strong beliefs, but I am always willing to listen to other people and their points of view, you have to respect that. I hate being shouted down because I take another tack to someone else. I am not perfect - you may have noticed - so I try to be open minded.
System of a Down have links to the Armenian genocide and have deep feelings of social justice, I quite like that, they seem really genuine, as far as I know, and believe in what they are doing. I love some of their lyrics, they seem quite circular. The music is melodically edgy.
You mentioned that you have matured...well that's a bit cheesy (ouch terrible!) ...debatable.
On the literary front I think Angela Carter is next for you...after you've read another two words of Calvino. She is magic realist, feminist sort of writer but also dark. Died when she 51. Listen, don't worry if you can't get into Italo, because I like him, doesn't mean everyone has to! Though I will be disappointed!!!!
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